Switching on/off

The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.

heating may switch off. If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.

One or more of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing.

Driver's and front-passenger seat

Driver's and front-passenger seat

Rear seats

Rear seats

The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes.

The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes.

The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.

Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
To switch on: press button 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
To switch off: press button 1 repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.

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